by JGuthrie | May 22, 2018 | Features, Jefferson
Jefferson senior AJ Mathis is the spark that keys the Dragons offense with a .478 average, 38 runs scored and 43 stolen bases this season. By Jarrett Guthrie TAMPA – While still an eighth grader, AJ Mathis asked his father to take him to a high school baseball...
by JGuthrie | May 1, 2018 | Features, King
King senior Keyon Floyd waited for his shot to get on the field, but has had an impact his entire career on the Lions baseball team. By Jarrett Guthrie TAMPA – Keyon Floyd did just about everything he could to carve out a place on the baseball team in his four years...
by JGuthrie | Apr 30, 2018 | Features
Longtime area baseball coach John Crumbley has been selected for the FHSAA’s Hall of Fame Class of 2018. By Jarrett Guthrie LUTZ – When Steinbrenner baseball coach John Crumbley picked up the phone Friday afternoon and heard it was the Florida High School...
by JGuthrie | Apr 26, 2018 | Features, Strawberry Crest
Strawberry Crest senior Damien Torres knows how to meet a challenge and his past has shaped the competitor he is today. By Jarrett Guthrie DOVER – A role change for many high school athletes can take some adjusting, and a little adversity can often prove too big a...
by JGuthrie | Apr 18, 2018 | Features, Leto
By Jarrett Guthrie TAMPA – It was a long road back to the mound for Leto senior Austin Suarez. It had its share of fears, unknowns and struggles. But it also was paved with support, determination and a lot of hard work. That work paid off, as Suarez toed the...
by JGuthrie | Nov 18, 2017 | Carrollwood Day, Community Stories, Features
Members of Carrollwood Day School’s baseball and softball teams meet with Marathon High’s players while bringing supplies down to the programs devastated by Hurricane Irma. (photo courtesy of Tracy Hooker) Editor’s note: A special thank you to...
